Effect of air-blowing variables on bond strength of all-in-one adhesives to bovine dentin

This study evaluated the effect of air-blowing variables on the microtensile bond strength (mu TBS) of two all-in-one adhesives. A bonding agent was applied to the flat dentin surface of extracted bovine teeth, and the surface left undisturbed for 20 seconds. Gentle or intensive air-blowing was applied for five seconds, and the adhesive photopolymerized for 10 seconds. Resin composite paste was placed and cured after each bonding treatment. Specimens were subjected to mu TBS test with a crosshead speed of 1.0 mm/min. Data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, followed by Bonferroni post hoc test. When Clearfil tri-S Bond was bonded to dentin, the mu TBS value of specimens applied with intensive air-blowing was significantly higher than that applied with gentle air-blowing (p < 0.01). On the other hand, with Fluoro Bond Shake One, the mu TBS value of specimens applied with intensive air-blowing was significantly lower than that applied with gentle air-blowing (p < 0.01).